They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

AI-powered warehouses drive supply chain productivity, accuracy

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer experimental tools but core drivers of productivity, accuracy and workforce evolution in the warehouses powering today’s global supply chains. As retailers brace for the annual surge of Black Friday...

Follow Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride live

The Hope Ride from Durban to Swakopmund is now officially live, and supporters across South Africa can track every kilometre of Joel Stransky and the team’s 2 500km journey in real-time. Britehouse, which built the Tour de France operations app, has created a...

Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn

Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...

Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks

The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...

Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed

Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...

Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability

The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...

Developing nations’ entrenched debt under the spotlight

The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched today (22 October) during the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16). The new Forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as...

Axiz extends Veeam backup protection with Ootbi distribution

Axiz has entered into a distribution agreement with Object First, the company behind the Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) appliance set up by Veeam founders Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov. The partnership will provide African organisations with enhanced data...

OpenAI takes on Google with new browser

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser based on ChatGPT. The new launch adds more pressure on Google, following last year’s addition of search in ChatGPT. “Your browser is where all of your work, tools, and context come together,” reads a statement...

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How working from home affects your insurance

While remote and hybrid work arrangements have recently started to decline as the return-to-office trend has gained momentum around the globe, many companies continue to embrace these models to attract and retain top talent. The working-from-home option does impact...

We need to make urban mobility convenient

People’s transport choices are shaped by safety, accessibility and socio-economic factors, writes John Rammutla, principal associate: highways, transport and infrastructure at WSP in Africa. Many African countries lack the infrastructure necessary to provide...

These are Veeam’s top African partners

Veeam Software celebrated the achievements of its top-performing partners across South Africa and the rest of Africa at the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards. “This year’s winners exemplify the very best of what partnership means to us at Veeam,” explains Lisa Strydom,...

Unpacking the performance and AI capabilities of Surface Copilot+ PCs

In the dynamic, rapidly evolving business technology world, the introduction of Surface Copilot+ PCs is a significant step forward, combining high-performance hardware with sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. These machines are...

Huawei deepens partnership with the CPUT

Huawei has deepened its partnership with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), elevating the institution to an ICT Academy Support Center (IASC). Charles Cheng, deputy CEO of Huawei South Africa, delivered the keynote address at the event and said: “The...

NordVPN launches post-quantum encryption across all its applications

NordVPN has launched post-quantum encryption (PQE) support for all its VPN applications. The first iteration of post-quantum cryptography was implemented on the NordVPN Linux application last year. In 2025, NordVPN also rolled out its PQE feature for Windows, macOS,...

EFTCorp, EmpowerBank partner in Zimbabwe

In a country where more than 60% of the population is under the age of 25 and women remain underserved by formal banking, access to financial services can be a life-changing enabler. EmpowerBank, Zimbabwe’s youth-focused microfinance institution, is meeting that need...

Businesses must be ready as AI revolutionises data visualisation

The business world is filled with data - from sales and operational reports to customer behaviour analytics and social media sentiment. Yet turning this data into meaningful insight has always been a challenge. And now artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the...

Vox and Comsol launch bespoke connectivity solutions

Vox has partnered with telecommunications provider Comsol to create bespoke connectivity solutions for South African organisations. These solutions are ideal for companies in remote and rural areas as Comsol has wide coverage alongside Vox’s reach. So the companies...

Predict and prepare for future financial crime

What if the next fraudster you face isn’t even a real person? With digital transformation accelerating and cybercriminals growing more sophisticated, the face of financial crime is evolving, writes By Amritha Reddy, senior director of fraud solutions at TransUnion...

Junior ERP Analyst at City of Cape Town

CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)- APPLICATIONS ERP SOLUTION CENTRE JUNIOR ERP ANALYST TWO POSTS WITHIN HR TALENT MANAGEMENT: AND INTEGRATED SERVICESBASIC SALARY: R415 782 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 189/25 - CIVIC CENTRE, CAPE TOWN...

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI DesignerBring Your Vision to Life Design User Experiences That MatterCape Town | R40,000 - R50,000 | Office-Based About Our ClientOur client is a creative digital agency at the intersection of technology and design, delivering innovative, user-first experiences...

Senior Data Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A bold Marketing Consultancy for challengers is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer to join its Cape Town-based Media & Data team. This is not your typical data role — it's for someone who thrives on building systems that power breakthrough...

UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

UX/UI DesignerBring Your Vision to Life Design User Experiences That MatterCape Town | R40,000 - R50,000 | Office-Based About Our ClientOur client is a creative digital agency at the intersection of technology and design, delivering innovative, user-first experiences...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A bold Marketing Consultancy for challengers is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer to join its Cape Town-based Media & Data team. This is not your typical data role — it's for someone who thrives on building systems that power breakthrough...

Head AI and Data Engineer

A digital intelligence firm that specialises in the development, management, and utilisation of big data technology, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to step into the hands-on leadership role of Head of Data Platform & AI. You will take full ownership of their...

Business Analyst (Lending) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Javascript Engineer

Senior JavaScript EngineerJoin a product-led team pushing the limits of [URL Removed] innovationCape Town-based | R50,000 - R70,000/month | On-site About Our ClientThis fast-growing tech company is building cutting-edge digital products from their Cape Town HQ, with a...

Dynamics 365 Senior Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Dynamics 365 CRM Technical ConsultantCape Town | Insurance Sector | 6-Month ContractAre you a Dynamics 365 CRM expert who loves solving complex problems, building smart solutions, and unlocking real business value? Join a forward-thinking insurance organisation in...

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